Inspector I - Electrical - On-Call

The position performs electrical plan reviews and on-site field inspections of properties to verify compliance with the approved construction documents, adopted codes, and ordinances of the City, to safeguard public health, safety and general welfare.  This position is also responsible for administrative functions relative to the documentation of plan reviews and inspections.The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Reviews construction plans and specifications to verify compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances.
2. Conducts on-site inspections to verify compliance with approved drawings and applicable codes and ordinances.
3. Performs Change of Occupancy inspections on existing buildings.
4. Investigates complaints from Fire Prevention Inspectors and the general public regarding building safety concerns.  Resolves complaint issues.
5. Prepares and issues plan review correction letters and inspection violation notices.  Tracks violiations until resolved.
6. Conducts on-site meetings with contractors and owners during construction to discuss Code violations found during inspections.
7. Reviews all documents required by permit conditions during construction, including deferred documents and special inspections, for Code compliance and defects.
8. Educates customers and all stake holders of code and ordinance requirements.
9. Analyzes complicated industrial procedures and processes to determine if hazardous materials or conditions exist.
10. Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associates degree in a related field AND three (3) years directly related experience OR
• High School diploma or GED equivalent AND six (6) years directly related experience AND 
• Registration with the State of Michigan under Act 407 as a Plans Examiner and Electrical Inspector as determined by the State of Michigan
• Intermediate proficiency with office computers and related software.
• Valid Michigan Driver’s License with no more than 4 points currently on record.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law.  Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee’s supervisor.  

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and often requires walking on uneven terrain, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, riding, climbing stairs and ladders, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Work may involve mobility over rough or difficult terrain.  Work is performed daily both in and outdoors under all weather conditions and includes exposure to inclement weather, noise, vibrations, airborne materials, and active construction sites.  Work may also be performed above or below ground, to include heights over 10 feet, as well as underground crawl spaces.
• Work may involve entering and inspecting dangerous buildings that are structurally damaged and/or contain hazardous materials, dust, extreme noise, and poor lighting.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy office setting and in the field.